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Port Antonio to Black River by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Port Antonio to Black River, but you can get there with 3 changes, at Downtown Kingston, Mandeville and Santa Cruz.

Travel timeabout 7h 20m
FareJ$1,430–J$1,530+
Changes3
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 512 → Route Taxi → Route Taxi

7h 20m · J$1,430–J$1,530+
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 710 at Port Antonio. Look for the board: 710 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $600 SmartFare / $700 cash. About 3h 30m to Downtown Kingston.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus 512 at Downtown Kingston / Half Way Tree. Look for the board: 512 · Mandeville. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (512). About 1h 50m to Mandeville.
  4. Change at Mandeville.
  5. Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: Santa Cruz. Fare: $440. About 40 min to Santa Cruz. On the way: Spur Tree, Gutters. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  6. Change at Santa Cruz.
  7. Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Santa Cruz. Ask the loader for the Black River car. Look for the board: Black River. Fare: $390. About 35 min to Black River. On the way: Lacovia, Middle Quarters. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 512 → Route Taxi → Route Taxi

8h 14m · J$1,470–J$1,570+
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 710 at Port Antonio. Look for the board: 710 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $600 SmartFare / $700 cash. About 3h 30m to Downtown Kingston.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus 512 at Downtown Kingston / Half Way Tree. Look for the board: 512 · Mandeville. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (512). About 1h 50m to Mandeville.
  4. Change at Mandeville.
  5. Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: Junction. Fare: $410. About 1h to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  6. Change at Junction.
  7. Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Junction. Ask the loader for the Black River car. Look for the board: Black River. Fare: $460. About 1h 09m to Black River. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express → Route Taxi → Route Taxi

varies · J$4,080+
  1. Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Port Antonio. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: $3,250 walk-up · book early for less. About 3h to New Kingston.
  2. Change at New Kingston.
  3. Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. Ride to Mandeville.
  4. Change at Mandeville.
  5. Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: Santa Cruz. Fare: $440. About 40 min to Santa Cruz. On the way: Spur Tree, Gutters. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  6. Change at Santa Cruz.
  7. Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Santa Cruz. Ask the loader for the Black River car. Look for the board: Black River. Fare: $390. About 35 min to Black River. On the way: Lacovia, Middle Quarters. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 22 → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi → Route Taxi

7h 55m · J$1,480–J$1,630+
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 710 at Port Antonio. Look for the board: 710 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $600 SmartFare / $700 cash. About 3h 30m to Downtown Kingston.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus 22 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 22 · Spanish Town. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Spanish Town.
  4. Change at Spanish Town.
  5. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 1h 30m to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  6. Change at Mandeville.
  7. Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: Santa Cruz. Fare: $440. About 40 min to Santa Cruz. On the way: Spur Tree, Gutters. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  8. Change at Santa Cruz.
  9. Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Santa Cruz. Ask the loader for the Black River car. Look for the board: Black River. Fare: $390. About 35 min to Black River. On the way: Lacovia, Middle Quarters. Tell the driver where you're stopping.

Questions people ask

How much is the bus or taxi from Port Antonio to Black River?

About J$1,430–J$1,530 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 512 → Route Taxi → Route Taxi), plus 1 ride priced at the stand. Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.

How long does it take to get from Port Antonio to Black River?

About 7h 20m by JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 512 → Route Taxi → Route Taxi, including about 15 minutes waiting at each change. Route taxis and coasters leave when full, so allow extra time.

Where do I catch the bus or taxi to Black River in Port Antonio?

Go to Port Antonio and look for the board that says “710 · Downtown Kingston”.

Is there a direct bus from Port Antonio to Black River?

No. You'll change at Downtown Kingston and Mandeville and Santa Cruz. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.

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